By George Robbins
[usr 4.2]
This is one of my favorite Stephen King adaptations, and from what I’ve heard it’s one of his too. I remember the first time that I saw this film I was filled with suspense and anticipation. On top of that there were moments thrown in that just skeeved me out, but it was a welcomed experience. It is easily in my top ten list for horror films and that is mainly just because of the ending. The premise of the movie is one that is easy to follow right from the start and you already know that it is a horror film from the first couple of minutes. There is also an air of mystery surrounding the events going on in the film, and this just ends up making it more engrossing as time goes on. ‘The Mist’ is a film that makes you want to keep watching for that same reason. It is not a film with no faults whatsoever, but it is a movie that I think is an absolutely necessary watch just so that people can understand what a terrifying situation can do to make people go insane. This is easily a horror film mixed with a film on human behavior in social situations that should be studied so that people are aware of what other people will do in desperate times.
By George Robbins
[usr 3.8]
It feels as though most, if not all space films have to have some degree of horror added to them. Sometimes it is a monster or sometimes it is just space itself that can be horrific. Couple that with how horrifying people can be and you end up with a film that shows one of the worst case scenarios in a world saving endeavor. Both sides of human nature can be seen in this film, a fearful and ruthless side, and a brave and selfless side. That dynamic is what I think makes this film shine compared to other horror films. Every character is shown to have both sides to them throughout the film. This all comes to a head and you end up with a film that shows off just what kind of event you can end up with in an unlikely situation. This film is one that I would absolutely recommend someone watch if they have time.
By George Robbins
[usr 3.8]
The best way for me to sum up this film is exactly what is in the title of this post. Not just space can be terrifying though; humans, as shown in the film, can be just as scary as well with the things they do or make. The film is just full of horrifying things throughout, and some things are more obvious than others. This film lets you know early on just what type of film it is going to turn into. The film goes from mystery to thriller-horror very quickly and it is just as fantastic as it is terrifying. I can maybe see why the film received average or low scores when it released, but there is definitely a reason for why the film is now considered to be a cult classic film. There are a ton of themes that play throughout, but it seems that religious themes take the first pedestal in that regard. It isn’t something that is just constantly pushed in your face though, so I think that the film avoids being too preachy. It is a great film, and an excellent horror film that I think any horror movie buff should definitely go and watch.
By George Robbins
[usr 3.4]
This film starts off bleak, which is why I was expecting there to be some kind of triumph for humanity, but I did not expect what it would be. This film is one that I went for a long time without seeing, and then some day I decided to watch it. At this point we should know that just because a film is animated, that doesn’t mean it is a kids film. This is important to note because when I finally saw it, I was sort of shocked to see a movie about the vestiges of humanity surviving in the future. The film itself plays out in some ways like an epic, but at its hour and a half run time it is definitely worth the watch. If you aren’t into heavily into sci-fi and can’t suspend your disbelief, then you probably won’t like this film. It has its moments where it can be a bit much to take in, but I still enjoyed it overall as a film. I hope that this film has some kind of effect on people because it could inspire many people to work toward a better future.
By George Robbins
[usr 5]
The famous line which is the title of this post is just one of the paradoxical things about this film. The film contradicts itself all throughout and that is the point. Stanley Kubrick knew exactly what it was that he was doing when he made this film, and it is just him showing us how stupid human nature can be. Humans, all on their own, are paradoxical beings. We fight wars but at the same time want nothing but love ourselves. This comes across very candidly throughout the entire film and it makes you realize that humans really don’t know how to act. We are willing to do stupid things if it means getting what we want, even if it ends up hurting us anyway. This ends up being the thing in the film that is the most obvious, but people decide most of the time not to pay attention to it because it is the truth. No matter who it is everyone behaves contradictory to themselves on a regular basis. This is just human nature, but it is absolutely something that people should be aware of when they do anything.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.3]
There is a lot that can be said about this film, and the most obvious thing would be about the themes present throughout. The most prevalent themes throughout are related to change and how people react to things that are different. These themes are very easily seen throughout the entirety of the film from the start and all the way through to the end. Change is something that people will fight against any time that it is brought up and this extends to things that are different as well. People will fight tooth and nail to ensure that things always remain the same, but there are people who will fight against that sort of thing and they will do their best to bring about necessary change. This film does a superb job of showing off just that and it is a film that I feel as though everyone needs to see at least once in their life.
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